Touch Development League (TDL)
Summer League 2026
Where Fundamentals Meet Fun.
TDL is a development-first basketball league built for boys and girls at the beginner and intermediate levels. Our mission is simple: teach the game the right way, build confidence, and help young athletes grow one fundamental at a time.
Unlike traditional rec leagues, TDL blends structured skill development with organized gameplay — creating a fun, competitive, and encouraging environment where athletes truly improve.
SUMMER 2026 SEASON DETAILS
Early Bird Registration: May 25 – June 20
Regular Registration: June 21 – July 17
Evaluation Day: Friday, July 17
Season Runs: July 24 – September 20
Practices: Friday evenings through our Touch University format
Games: Sunday afternoons/evenings
Divisions: Coed
K–2nd Grade
3rd–5th Grade
6th–8th Grade
Tuition: $150/month for 2 months
Total: $300
WHAT MAKES TDL DIFFERENT?
TDL isn’t just another youth basketball league.
It’s powered by the Touch Curriculum — a structured development system designed to build:
Shooting mechanics and touch
Ball handling and footwork
Basketball IQ and decision-making
Defensive principles
Teamwork and leadership
Confidence under pressure
Every practice and game is intentionally designed to maximize reps, improve decision-making, and help athletes retain skills long-term.
PRACTICE MODEL: TOUCH UNIVERSITY FORMAT
Friday practices follow our Touch University class structure, which includes:
Progressive skill instruction
Small-sided games for maximum touches
Guided coaching and teaching moments
Competitive reps in controlled environments
This means athletes don’t just run around and play.
They learn spacing, timing, reads, decision-making, and how to actually understand the game.
TOUCH CERTIFIED COACHES
Every TDL instructor goes through our Touch Certification Training System, which ensures:
Consistent coaching language
Age-appropriate skill progressions
Positive leadership standards
Proper mechanics instruction
Accountability and structure
Our coaches aren’t volunteers guessing at drills.
They are trained, aligned, and held to a high development standard.
BUILT BY TOUCH SHOOTING
TDL is powered by Touch Shooting Academy, one of Northern California’s leading basketball development organizations.
Founded by Ryan Sypkens, former Division I record-holder and professional player, Touch Shooting has developed thousands of athletes through a philosophy centered on:
Fundamentals first
Details matter
Teaching the “why”
Long-term growth over short-term hype
TDL is the league extension of that philosophy.
WHO TDL IS FOR
Athletes just getting started
Players looking to sharpen their fundamentals
Families who value development over chaos
Kids who want to build confidence in a structured setting
If your child wants to improve, learn the game correctly, and compete in a positive culture, TDL is the place.
WHY PARENTS CHOOSE TDL
✔ Development-focused structure
✔ Professional coaching
✔ Organized, intentional practices
✔ Competitive but encouraging game days
✔ Skill progression across the season
✔ A pathway into advanced Touch programs
We don’t just organize games.
We build basketball players.
SUMMER 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Spots are limited in each division to preserve coaching quality and development standards.
Let’s build great habits this summer.
Let’s develop confident players.
Let’s teach the game the right way.
